News: Andhra Pradesh’s community-led natural farming programme has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize. About 2026 Food Planet Prize About Food Planet Prize is the world’s largest environmental award. Presented by: It is presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. It rewards innovative initiatives that will improve the global food system within ten years… Continue reading 2026 Food Planet Prize
Category: International Organisations
Process of WTO Membership
News: India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol on 22 May 2026 in Geneva in the context of Ethiopia’s WTO accession. About Process of WTO Membership Eligibility to Apply: Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in conducting its trade policies can apply for World Trade Organization (WTO) membership under Article XII of… Continue reading Process of WTO Membership
FAO Agricola Medal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
News: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India, as Chair of the APO, from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Ebola Virus
News: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 deaths. About Ebola Virus Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and… Continue reading Ebola Virus
Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB)
News: India was nominated to serve as the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board from April 2026 to April 2028. About Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) The Common Criteria Development Board is the technical body that manages international standards for IT security evaluation under the Common Criteria framework. Operates under: The CCDB operates under… Continue reading Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB)
Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
News: The Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). About Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) About It is an initiative to empower rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Launched by: It has been launched by the… Continue reading Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
Kimberley Process and India’s Role
News: India inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairmanship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade. About Kimberley Process The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society. Objective: To prevent the… Continue reading Kimberley Process and India’s Role
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
News: India is chairing the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and maritime security after the West Asia war remains a major agenda. About Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): It is an inter-governmental organisation for regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. Origin: The vision of IORA originated during Nelson Mandela’s… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
MERCOSUR Grouping
News: Recently, India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement with the MERCOSUR regional trade bloc. About MERCOSUR Grouping MERCOSUR: MERCOSUR stands for Mercado Común del Sur, which means “Common Market of the South” in Spanish. It is a regional trade bloc of South American countries. Established: It was established in 1991… Continue reading MERCOSUR Grouping
